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Harry was sitting next to Lucius, trying not to look around. "You can look, just do it as if you are looking at each person and sizing them up." He saw Harry nod his head in acceptance.
"Will we talk about Potter's death?" Harry asked quietly. He still wanted to make sure to keep anyone from knowing he was Harry.
"I am sure as soon as you are introduced the big idiot will make a stink and allow it to open the door for that."
They sat quietly waiting until Dumbledore arrived with Minister Fudge. Lucius gave Harry a quick glance and noticed the boy didn't show his emotions on his face, any doubt he had about the boy went out the window.
"Before we call this session to order, I need to add another item to the agenda. We need to add the closing of the estate of Harry Potter." Dumbledore informed everyone. He took his seat.
Harry glanced to Lucius. Lucius looked at him and leaned forward to explain. "He is trying to block the ascension." Harry nodded his understanding.
They listened to the call for attendance. Dumbledore smiled. "Any new introductions?"
Lucius stood up and bowed. "I have the great pleasure of introducing our newest Lord. His name is Lord Haron Augustus Gryffindor-Slytherin-Peverell-Potter-Black, the short form is listed as Lord Harry Peverell."
Harry stood up and bowed. "I believe we can now remove the issue of the Potter estate from the docket." He sat down. They watched the fury of rage that passed over Dumbledore's face.
"I must object, Mr. Potter was the last of his line. He was Lord Potter."
Harry rose. "Mr. Dumbledore, did Mr. Potter have his Lordship or heir ring?"
Every eye turned, looked at Dumbledore. "I am not aware if he did or did not."
"You were listed as his magical guardian and you are unaware of this detail?" Harry sat down. He was going to enjoy this. He was thankful for all the instructions and lessons Lucius and Severus had provided.
"I am unsure." Dumbledore stated, unease at this turn of events.
Harry pulled out the goblin account reports. "According to my heir's accounts, you seemed very aware of everything else. I am submitting evidence showing a long history of theft from my heir's account. I am submitting his parents' Will, which I am sure everyone will want to hear." He handed the parchments to the clerk. "I do believe we have one more issue to adjust. My seats, which have been used for the past 12 years without my permission, aligned with the Tory party. I request they be officially aligned with the Whig party." He sat back down.
"Objection." Dumbledore rose from of his seat.
"What do you object to?" Madam Bones asked as she looked at the evidence submitted to her.
"Those Wills were sealed for Mr. Potter's protection. There was no theft as I was the magical guardian and those seats were his."
Madam Bones looked up from the paperwork. "No, they weren't. He was the heir. He also never received his heir ring which according to these messages show the goblins asking numerous times to meet with Mr. Potter. The thefts are also clear, according to the Wills, you were never to have custody of Harry Potter nor was he to go to his muggle relatives."
Everyone erupted in anger. "Order." Fudge called, banging his gavel. "Order." Everyone finally stopped shouting. "Madam Bones, if you could please read the Wills for us."
"Yes, Minister Fudge." Madam Bones stood up. "According to the goblins James Charles Potter died first, his Will will be read first. The clerk is making copies for everyone to read."
"Object, this is not necessary, Mr. Potter has passed on."
Madam Bones looked at Harry. Harry stood up again "Mr. Dumbledore, I do not understand your objection if you didn't do anything wrong what harm is there in reading the Wills?"
Lucius grinned. He wasn't sure that the boy had it in him to do this. He thought he was going to have to handle Dumbledore but the boy surprised him. He knew he needed more education on how the Wizengamot worked and the order of procedures but it seemed like he was up for handling the idiot of a headmaster. They had spent the last few days working on different scenarios that Dumbledore might attempt to use with Harry and Harry was handling everything with ease.
Dumbledore knew no matter what he did now, it wouldn't be good. If he kept up the objection people would wonder what else he was hiding if he allowed it, people would know he had broken the law, numerous laws actually. He glared at the new Lord. He had a slight idea. "How do we know you aren't He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?"
"I can take a Vow here and now if that will make you feel more secure. I am not one of his followers either. The question I do pose to you is why do you always push the fear of his return when you don't get your way? You even got accepted to the Wizengamot using that and well the illegal usage of my heir's seats."
Lucius almost choked on that question. He could see the surprise on numerous faces but admiration on a great many faces including the dark faction. He wondered how Dumbledore would answer that.
"If we are done, may I read the Wills?" Madam Bones was enjoying the new Lord putting Dumbledore in his place and by the looks of it, the new Lord wasn't going to be backing down from Dumbledore.
"LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES CHARLES POTTER, HEIR POTTER."
I, James Charles Potter, a resident of Godric's Hollow in Kent, England, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills and codicils at any time heretofore made by me.
ITEM I
For information purposes, at the time of this Will, I am married to Lily Ann Potter nee Evans and have no natural-born children but blood adopted child namely: Harrison James Potter, formerly Arcturus Regulus Black.
ITEM II
I direct that all my legally enforceable debts, funeral expenses, expenses of my last illness and administrative expenses, be paid by my Personal Representative from the assets of my estate as soon as practicable after my death.
I direct that all inheritance, transfer, succession and other death taxes, which may be payable with respect to any property includible as a part of my gross estate, shall be paid from my residuary estate, without any apportionment thereof.
ITEM III
All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, of every nature and kind, which I may own at the time of my death, real, personal and mixed, tangible and intangible, of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situated, I give, devise and bequeath to my spouse, Lily Ann Potter nee Evans, providing she survives me.
In the event that my spouse shall predecease me, I give and devise all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, as aforesaid, to my child, namely: Harrison James Potter, equally, share and share alike, or to their issue, in equal share per stirpes.
ITEM IV
I appoint my spouse, Lily Ann Potter nee Evans, as Personal Representative of this Will, with full power and authority to sell, transfer and convey any and all property, real or personal, which I may own at the time of my death, at such time and place and upon such terms and conditions as my Personal Representative may determine, without the necessity of obtaining a court order. If my spouse does not survive me or if she fails to qualify or, if having qualified should die, resign or become incapacitated, then in that event I nominate and appoint Severus Snape as successor Personal Representative of this Will and as trustee of any trusts created by this Will, with all the powers and duties afforded my Personal Representative herein.
I direct that no Personal Representative or Trustee nominated and appointed by me shall be required to furnish any bond or other security for the faithful performance of her duties, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary.
I direct the custody of my son to the following people, if my spouse, Lily Ann Potter nee Evan is unable to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of raising our son, Harrison James Potter.
Guardians:
Sirius Black (Uncle by blood and adoption)
Severus Snape
Minerva McGonagall
In no way is my son to be placed under the guardianship of, legal or magical, Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. My son is not to be placed with my spouse's family.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal at the town of Godric's Hollow, this 12 day of July 1981, in the presence of the subscribing witnesses who I have requested to become attesting witnesses hereto.
This instrument was, on the date hereof, signed, published and declared by James Charles Potter, to be his Last Will and Testament, in our presence and in the presence of each of us and we, at the same time, at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto signed our names and addresses as attesting witnesses.
Sirius Black
Remus Lupin
Albus Dumbledore
Fury broke out over the reading of the Will. Lucius took a chance and looked at Harry. "Harry?"
"We need to go back to the bank." Harry told him quietly.
"I agree, I am wondering what else has been hidden." Lucius went back to watching everyone up in arms over the Will.
Dumbledore stood up. "I question the validity of that Will. Everyone knows James was Lord Potter."
Lucius stood up. "I do not believe that was common knowledge as he never claimed his seats. He was of age to do so. He states he is heir Potter."
Fudge looked up and pounded the gravel. "Objection is invalid. The seats are assigned, magic has accepted the claim of the new Lord Peverell. Madam Bones, if you please."
"The validity of the Wills has already been processed and came back as being the true Wills of both Mr. and Mrs. Potter." Madam Bones stated. "The reading of Lily Ann Potter nee Evans Will"
"LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF LILY ANN POTTER NEE EVANS."
I, Lily Ann Potter nee Evans, a resident of Godric's Hollow in England, being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all wills and codicils at any time heretofore made by me.
ITEM I
For information purposes, at the time of this Will, I am married to James Charles Potter and have no natural-born children but blood adopted child namely: Harrison James Potter, formerly Arcturus Regulus Black.
ITEM II
I direct that all my legally enforceable debts, funeral expenses, expenses of my last illness and administrative expenses, be paid by my Personal Representative from the assets of my estate as soon as practicable after my death.
I direct that all inheritance, transfer, succession and other death taxes, which may be payable with respect to any property includible as a part of my gross estate, shall be paid from my residuary estate, without any apportionment thereof.
ITEM III
All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, of every nature and kind, which I may own at the time of my death, real, personal and mixed, tangible and intangible, of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situated, I give, devise and bequeath to my spouse, James Charles Potter, providing he survives me.
In the event that my spouse shall predecease me, I give and devise all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, as aforesaid, to my child, namely: Harrison James Potter, equally, share and share alike, or to their issue, in equal share per stirpes.
ITEM IV
I appoint my spouse, James Charles, as Personal Representative of this Will, with full power and authority to sell, transfer and convey any and all property, real or personal, which I may own at the time of my death, at such time and place and upon such terms and conditions as my Personal Representative may determine, without necessity of obtaining a court order. If my spouse does not survive me or if he fails to qualify or, if having qualified should die, resign or become incapacitated, then in that event I nominate and appoint Severus Snape as successor Personal Representative of this Will and as trustee of any trusts created by this Will, with all the powers and duties afforded my Personal Representative herein.
I direct that no Personal Representative or Trustee nominated and appointed by me shall be required to furnish any bond or other security for the faithful performance of his duties, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary.
I direct the custody of my son to the following people, if my spouse, James Charles Potter is unable to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of raising our son, Harrison James Potter.
Guardians:
Sirius Black (Uncle by blood and adoption)
Severus Snape
Minerva Mcgonagall
In no way is my son to be placed under the guardianship of, legal or magical, Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. My son is not to be placed with my muggle family.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal at the town of Godric's Hollow, this 12 day of July 1981, in the presence of the subscribing witnesses who I have requested to become attesting witnesses hereto.
This instrument was, on the date hereof, signed, published and declared by Lily Ann Potter nee Evans, to be her Last Will and Testament, in our presence and in the presence of each of us and we, at the same time, at her request, in her presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto signed our names and addresses as attesting witnesses.
Sirius Black
Remus Lupin
Albus Dumbledore
"Lucius, why didn't Severus know of this?" Harry was a bit surprised, he could have been raised by Severus and living at Hogwarts all his life.
"I am not sure and I have a feeling he is going to be very unhappy when he finds out."
"I agree."
"I demand Mr. Dumbledore be arrested for line theft." Lord Mitchell stood up.
"I second that." Lord Everett said.
Harry rose. "I would like to have him answer the questions raised by Harry Potter's death before he is escorted out of here. If Harry Potter hadn't been placed with those muggles against his parents wishes the boy would still be alive." He sat back down and watched everyone as they went nuts, demanding answers to their questions.
"You know how to create chaos don't you?" Lucius smirked. "I wonder how he will get out of this."
"He will use his greater good, protecting Harry during a time of great unrest, and last he will say he believed he was doing the right thing and didn't know how bad the muggles were. I was expecting him to walk out of here today. We need to ruin his name before anything can stick to him."
"This is a good start. I am sure we can dig more information on him. We can also save the evidence for later to use against him."
"We can?" Harry asked, hopefully.
"Yes, it's part of the laws here. You can be retried for a crime without more evidence if we believe we can get the charges to stick. One reason why bribery is so big in the Wizengamot."
"He walks today but we can get him later."
"Yes." He looked at Harry's face and realized the boy liked the idea of ruining the man more. "I am not sure if the line theft will work today."
"I don't think it will. Look at his cronies, they are getting ready to jump to his defense. I am, however, noticing Fudge and Bones want to press him."
"Yes, they do but they also know how to protect themselves."
The rest of the session went exactly how they thought it would. Dumbledore would walk out of there. The only thing they did agree on was pressing charges on Vernon and Petunia Dursley and having them face charges in Wizengamot. They rose as the session ended and Lucius began to introduce Harry to various people when one said: "here comes the great idiot."
"Lord Peverell, I am Headmaster Dumbledore. I don't believe we have met."
"No we haven't." Harry getting ready to turn around and continue his talk.
"I am wondering if you can arrange to have some time to speak to me."
"I am available around Yule, no wait, I am going to be staying at a friend's home, how does sometime after the New Year?"
"I am sure you can squeeze a few hours to see me. I am usually at Hogwarts."
"I am aware, and no, I can't. I am working on fixing the mess my heir's accounts are in. I am sure you got the notices of all the funds and items being returned."
"Lord Peverell, are you sure you want to go this route?"
"You don't mean to imply some type of threat are you? I really don't do well with threats."
"I am not implying anything." Dumbledore remarked, seeing his words weren't making a dent in the man's cold demeanor.
Harry smirked, Lucius knows the boy had phrased it that way for a reason. "I am so glad we agree, I am looking forward to this. After all, I know a lot about you but you know nothing about me. Most people don't challenge someone until they know more than their name." Harry said it low enough that only those around them could hear. Those around them are all of the dark faction.
"You will find you are making an error." Dumbledore replied.
"You are basing that on what? I certainly got what I needed to get done today including those muggles being charged and tried in front of the Wizengamot. I would say you have made the error. You see, you should never have interfered with my heir. Never should have denied him a safe home. Chief Warlock Malfoy, I do believe we are done, I don't want to be late for our tea time."
"Of course, Harry, we can head out now." Lucius was trying not to let his smirk appear too big at the reminder Harry just delivered to the man. They headed out the doors, leaving behind a shocked and angry Dumbledore.
"I don't think I ever saw that shade of red on his face." Nott said as they rode the lift up.
"It's going to become a new shade for him." Harry gave them a feral grin.
"I do believe I am going to like you, Lord Peverell." Lord Rosier smirked.
"That just made my day." Harry retorted, earning a few grins and smirks from everyone in the lift.
"Tonight." Lucius told the others. They knew what he meant and nodded their agreement as they stepped out of the lift.
"I need to get back. I will tell Severus what happened. I am not sure if he will be able to escape tonight to join but we will try to be there." Harry told him, at Lucius' nod he disappeared and popped into Severus' pocket. He felt the man pet him as he settled down to take a nap.